Cole wins 17th, Springer's HR lifts Astros over Royals 4-1

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - George Springer hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer in the ninth inning, Gerrit Cole win his 13th straight decision and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Friday night to stop a three-game losing streak.

Kyle Tucker singled with one out in the ninth ...